unstructured hiring
[/ʌnˈstrʌktʃərd ˈhaɪərɪŋ/]
nounpl: unstructured hiring processes
contratação não estruturada
1. A recruitment process that lacks standardized procedures, formal criteria, or systematic evaluation methods, often relying on intuition, informal interviews, and subjective decision-making
The company's unstructured hiring approach resulted in inconsistent hiring decisions and potential bias in candidate selection.
A abordagem de contratação não estruturada da empresa resultou em decisões inconsistentes e possível viés na seleção de candidatos.
2. Recruitment without predetermined job descriptions, standardized interview questions, or objective scoring rubrics
Many startups rely on unstructured hiring, preferring casual conversations to formal assessment tools.
Muitas startups dependem de contratação não estruturada, preferindo conversas casuales a ferramentas de avaliação formal.
In the USA, unstructured hiring has become increasingly scrutinized due to concerns about discrimination and bias, leading to advocacy for more structured approaches. In Brazil, while corporate environments are moving toward standardized processes, many smaller companies and startups still practice unstructured hiring. The term reflects growing awareness of the need for fair, equitable recruitment practices across both cultures.
NYC Slang
gut-based hiring or seat-of-your-pants recruiting
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